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NE29

NORTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE29 encompasses NORTH SHIELDS and its surrounding areas in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £208,006
1yr change ▲ 18.5%
Crime 54% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£208,006

▲ 18.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

28% below national avg

Crime Rate

124.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

54% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

339 Mbps

Property Prices in NE29

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE29 is £208,006, which is 21% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE29 cost 27.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE29 have risen 18.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £370,007 210
Semi-detached £209,490 468
Terraced £185,375 621
Flat £120,828 471
All types £208,006 1888

5-Year Price History

£189K £202K £214K £227K £239K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NE29

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 124.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE29 has a crime rate significantly 54% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
43.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
19.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
23.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NE29

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE29 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Waterville Primary School Primary Good mi
Percy Main Primary School Primary Good mi
Riverside Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Preston Grange Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Collingwood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

3

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

215,025

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE29 are 339.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE29 is collected by North Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,112/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NE29 — NORTH SHIELDS

Area Summary

NE29 (NORTH SHIELDS) offers affordable property prices (£208,006, 28% below national average), higher-than-average crime (54% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (339 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NE29 NORTH SHIELDS

What is the average house price in NE29 NORTH SHIELDS?
The average house price in NE29 (NORTH SHIELDS) is £208,006, based on 1888 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 28% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 18.5% over the past year.
Is NE29 NORTH SHIELDS a safe area to live?
Crime in NE29 is above the national average (124.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (43.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NE29 NORTH SHIELDS?
The population of NE29 (NORTH SHIELDS) is approximately 215,025 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NE29?
The average broadband download speed in NE29 is 339 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NE29 NORTH SHIELDS?
There are 13 schools in or near NE29. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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